Wings of Summer. A Collection of Poems by Zheng Danyi

Author: Zheng Danyi et al
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Features: This book is part of the "Dulu Poetry Series" and contains several poetry collections. These smaller collections focus on the period from 1984 to 2004, scattered in different locations, serving as direct witnesses to the author's writing and life. His lines are interconnected, with words tightly interlocked, outstanding metaphors, abrupt transitions, and complex, multi-faceted imagery, demonstrating writing that possesses tension and difficulty. With simple yet philosophical language, he narrates the wisdom and experiences of life, allowing readers to absorb rich "nourishment" while reading, benefiting them for a lifetime. Summer's Wings is a combined volume containing several poetry collections. These smaller collections appeared over the past fifteen years, scattered in different times and places, serving as direct witnesses to my writing and life. Initially, each of these smaller collections had its own name, standing as complete and self-contained entities, roughly representing the state of my literary craftsmanship during a certain period, much like they are now. At first, none of them were printed for sale. They were more like potatoes, vegetables, and flowers that grew from the earth. You would pick them, collect them, and then distribute them. Through the post office, through the hands and bags of friends or distant acquaintances who happened to pass by. In short, they were small collections that were constantly being distributed. In fact, they were not much like printed works but rather more like handicrafts (printed, made, or even called crafted). You would personally take the poems you believed were good and turn them into a small book, thin and compact. Sometimes it would be ten poems, sometimes twenty-five, sometimes ten books, twenty-five books, or even one hundred books. Yet sometimes, you would suddenly give up and put it away on the shelf. It can be said that almost all of us poets have had such experiences. Some of us have even developed a hobby and habit of collecting such poetry collections.